Test Engineer – HiL & Avionics Communication Systems (m/f/d)

Nice to have

• Previous experience in test automation.
• Experience developing or maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Test automation experience in embedded systems or RF environments.
• Professional background in military, defence, avionics, or other safety-critical environments.
• Experience working with regulated or highly complex technical systems.

Project details

Berlin, Germany

Start Date: ASAP

18 months, with a possible maximum duration of 24 months

Working Hours: 35–40 hours/week

Home Office: Up to 60%

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Test Engineer – HiL & Avionics Communication Systems (m/f/d) to work on the development, integration, and testing of complex avionics communication systems.

The role combines Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing, embedded systems, RF technology, test automation, CI/CD, and system integration. You will work closely with hardware and software development teams to build test environments, automate test procedures, integrate hardware and software components, and analyse system-level faults.

Key ResponsibilitiesHardware-in-the-Loop Testing

Test Frameworks & Automation

CI/CD & DevOps

System Integration

Fault Analysis & Troubleshooting

Test Equipment & Instrument Automation

Test Documentation

Mandatory RequirementsEducation

Hardware & System Testing

RF & Communications

CI/CD & Containers

Programming

Linux & Version Control

Languages

Working Style

• Design, build, configure, and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test environments.
• Develop HiL setups for software integration and testing of avionics communication devices.
• Continuously improve test environments to increase test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.
• Develop and extend automated test frameworks.
• Automate test procedures across the product lifecycle.
• Define test cases and test procedures.
• Execute tests, evaluate results, and document findings.
• Improve test coverage and efficiency through automation.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Integrate automated testing into continuous integration workflows.
• Use container technologies such as Docker or Podman.
• Support efficient and reproducible build and test processes.
• Integrate hardware and software components into complete flight radio and avionics communication systems.
• Work closely with hardware and software development teams during system integration.
• Support the verification of interfaces and system behaviour.
• Analyse system and integration failures.
• Perform structured root-cause analysis.
• Work with hardware and software engineers to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Investigate problems across hardware, software, networking, and communication interfaces.
• Integrate and automate laboratory and test equipment within HiL environments.
• Work with equipment such as:
• Oscilloscopes
• Signal generators
• Spectrum analysers
• Automate measurement and test procedures where appropriate.
• Execute and evaluate tests.
• Document test results, defects, findings, and technical conclusions.
• Maintain clear and traceable test documentation.
• Completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification.
• Professional experience with hardware-close software development and testing.
• Experience testing complex technical systems.
• Practical knowledge of technologies such as:
• Microcontrollers
• SoCs
• RF systems
• Radio or communication technology
• Sound knowledge of mobile communications and data transmission.
• Good understanding of computer networking.
• Knowledge of the ISO/OSI reference model.
• Strong practical experience developing CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD.
• Knowledge of Docker and/or Podman.
• Solid programming skills in C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with CMake.
• Confident use of Linux.
• Practical experience with Git.
• Excellent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Independent and structured approach to work.
• Solution-oriented and analytical mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Start: ab sofort
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Berlin, Deutschland, DE